చీకటిచేత వెలుతురు రాణిస్తుంది
chikaticheta veluturu ranistundi
Light shines better because of darkness
This expression emphasizes that the value of something good is truly appreciated only in the presence or aftermath of something bad. Just as light is most visible and beautiful in the dark, happiness is better understood after experiencing sorrow, or success after failure.
Related Phrases
రూపం చేత స్త్రీలు, పరాక్రమంచేత పురుషులు రాణింతురు.
rupam cheta strilu, parakramancheta purushulu raninturu.
Women shine through their beauty, while men shine through their valor.
This proverb highlights traditional perceptions of excellence where a woman's grace or beauty and a man's courage or strength are considered their defining qualities. It is used to describe how different virtues bring recognition and success to individuals depending on their nature.
వెలుగు లేకున్నా చీకటి లేదు, చీకటి లేకున్నా వెలుగు లేదు.
velugu lekunna chikati ledu, chikati lekunna velugu ledu.
Without light there is no darkness, and without darkness there is no light.
This expression highlights the concept of duality and interdependence. It signifies that opposites define each other; we cannot understand or appreciate success without failure, joy without sorrow, or good without evil. It is used to explain that contrasting elements are essential parts of a whole existence.
రాత్రి చీకటి పోతే, పగలు వెలుగు వస్తుంది.
ratri chikati pote, pagalu velugu vastundi.
If the night's darkness goes, the day's light comes.
This is an optimistic proverb used to encourage people during difficult times. It signifies that hardships (darkness) are temporary and will eventually be followed by better, successful days (light). It is similar to the English expression 'Every cloud has a silver lining' or 'This too shall pass.'
ఏరు వస్తే వాన వెలుస్తుంది.
eru vaste vana velustundi.
When the river arrives, the rain stops.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor concern or source of relief is superseded by a larger event, or specifically, that once a major outcome is achieved (the river flowing), the preliminary signs (the rain) are no longer needed. It is often used to imply that after a long-awaited result occurs, the struggles leading up to it come to an end.
ఈ చేత్తో చేస్తే ఆ చేత్తో అనుభవిస్తారు
i chetto cheste a chetto anubhavistaru
What you do with this hand, you will experience with the other hand.
This expression is similar to 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that the consequences of one's actions—whether good or bad—will inevitably catch up to them, often sooner than expected. It is used to remind people that their current deeds determine their future outcomes.
అతి చేస్తే గతి చెడుతుంది
ati cheste gati chedutundi
Excessive action ruins one's fate.
This proverb warns that overdoing anything or acting with excessive pride or greed will eventually lead to one's downfall. It is similar to the English saying 'Too much of anything is good for nothing' and is used to advise moderation in behavior and lifestyle.
వెలుతురు పుల్లల వెలుగును వెలిగించుకుంటారా?
veluturu pullala velugunu veliginchukuntara?
Will anyone light a fire using stalks of light?
This expression is used to describe a situation that is naturally self-evident or inherently bright. It implies that something is already so clear, glorious, or obvious that trying to add further explanation or artificial 'lighting' to it is redundant and unnecessary.
పండాకు రాలుతుంటే, కొత్తాకు నవ్వుతుంది
pandaku ralutunte, kottaku navvutundi
While the old leaf falls, the new leaf laughs.
This proverb is used to describe the irony of the younger generation mocking or ignoring the elderly's decline, forgetting that they too will eventually age and face the same fate. It highlights the cycle of life and the inevitability of aging.
గట్టిచేత లేనివాణ్ణి గొర్రెకూడా కరుస్తుంది
gatticheta lenivanni gorrekuda karustundi
Even a sheep will bite a person who lacks firmness.
This proverb highlights that if a person is weak, timid, or lacks a strong will, even the most harmless or weak creatures (or people) will try to dominate or bully them. It is used to emphasize the importance of self-confidence and strength in character to prevent others from taking advantage.
ఎంత వెలుగుకు అంత చీకటి
enta veluguku anta chikati
For as much light, there is that much darkness.
This expression is used to convey that every great success or positive situation often comes with an equivalent amount of hidden struggle, failure, or negative aspects. It emphasizes the balance between prosperity and adversity.